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Just like humans, bacteria can get sick. Some bacteria have a defense system called CRISPR/Cas9 that protects them from infection with viruses. Over the last few years, scientists have adapted this bacterial defense system to be used in the laboratory to alter the DNA of various organisms. This article will explain how CRISPR/Cas9 is used to edit genes and will provide examples of how this technology is useful. Experiments using CRISPR/Cas9 must be carried out ethically, that is, scientists must ensure that all research respects human rights and animal welfare and complies with the law. |
